Warren Harris

Warren Kenneth Harris, age 90, of Blue Mound, Kansas passed away Sunday September 4, 2011 at the Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was born November 14, 1920 Northwest of Blue Mound the son of John and Beulah Ingram Harris. He attended Prairie Valley and Blue Mound Schools graduating from Blue Mound High School in 1941. He then attended Blue Mound Trade School for Welding. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp during World War II in battles in Northern France, Normandy, Central Europe, Rhineland and Ardennes. He married Julia "Mary" Gotheridge on August 2, 1943 while on leave. Warren and Mary farmed and raised livestock for many years. He was a member of the Blue Mound School Board, Water Board, ASCS, Blue Mound Methodist Church, joining in 1949, Masonic Lodge #286, Blue Mound, Scottish Rite Consistory and Mirza Shrine, Kincaid VFW and the Centerville American Legion. Warren was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Lee Ray Harris, a sister Cleda Townsley, nephew Delbert Harris, niece Elvera Harris and a great grandson Jaden Terry. He is survived by his wife Mary of the home, a son Dennis "Denny" Harris of Blue Mound, a daughter Jacqueline "Jackie" Harris Norris of Blue Mound, granddaughter Angela "Angie" Terry and three great grandchildren; Brandon, Austin, and Jenna Terry. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Wednesday September 7, 2011 at the Blue Mound United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Sunny Slope Cemetery. Warren will lie in state at the Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City on Tuesday September 6, from 10 AM to 7PM. The family suggests contributions to the Shriner's Childrens Hospital or the Blue Mound United Methodist Church. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.coffelschneider.com. Arrangements: Coffel-Schneider, Mound City, Ks.